Food allergy is a common diagnosis in childhood; the most common foods causing allergy reactions are milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish. Over time, some of these food allergies can resolve, especially with milk, egg, wheat and soy. Of note, peanut allergies have increased recently, affecting 1-2% of young children. With food […]
Illnesses are a frequent occurrence in childhood, especially when there is contact with people or objects that can be a source of exposure to viruses and bacteria that cause illness. Germ exposure is increased with children when they are very orally fixated, such as during the process of teething or with the children that explore […]
Hand Foot and Mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral illness that occurs mainly in the summer and fall in parts of the country with cooler climates, but can occur year round in warmer more tropical areas. The illness typically affects children between the ages of 6 months old to under 5 years old but […]
